996 as DE track car?
11-16-2011, 04:20 PM
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FWIW, I tracked my 996 pretty hard for a number of years. Upgraded to PSS9 and it was a great ride. It did blow one engine, but it drove great for another year or so after that, and then I sold the car. It's a capable platform for sure, just get all the preventative stuff done you can afford. Engines ain't cheap.
There's plenty of info on how to make them fast. I think JR might have a little tucked away in his head.
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There's plenty of info on how to make them fast. I think JR might have a little tucked away in his head.
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11-16-2011, 05:24 PM
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I'm on the fence about this and think the 996 motors are not the strongest Porsche have produced. I have an '02 996 with 77k miles and have been doing DEs with it since 2009. It has the X51 oil pan, X74 suspension and has been running on RA1s for the last year.
Just started having intermitted low oil pressure warnings and found 1/2" to 1/4" aluminum pieces in the sump. Suspect its a broken lifter carrier that's the problem. In any event, I'm looking at a rebuild (hopefully not a $17k reman motor from Porsche), but we'll see. I know two other well maintained 996s running in intermediate DE run groups that have had blown engines in my PCA region this year alone.
Just started having intermitted low oil pressure warnings and found 1/2" to 1/4" aluminum pieces in the sump. Suspect its a broken lifter carrier that's the problem. In any event, I'm looking at a rebuild (hopefully not a $17k reman motor from Porsche), but we'll see. I know two other well maintained 996s running in intermediate DE run groups that have had blown engines in my PCA region this year alone.
11-16-2011, 07:05 PM
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I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season....
11-16-2011, 07:33 PM
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"That's right, you have some new body parts. Got new pics?
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season...."
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Where you lead I will (likely) follow- so let me know how the 800's work.
My concern is at Road Atl I have to deal with this every 1:34 or so.
Then there's Sebring
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season...."
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Where you lead I will (likely) follow- so let me know how the 800's work.
My concern is at Road Atl I have to deal with this every 1:34 or so.
Then there's Sebring
11-16-2011, 08:20 PM
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The 996 makes a great track car. Prices are affordable on the cars. They are safe, reliable, and a very honest handling platform. Look at the SP996 rules in the PCA Club Racing rule book for a great suspension upgrade path (JRZ RS, GT3 sways, GT3 LCA...).
An X51 oilpan is a must IMHO.
An X51 oilpan is a must IMHO.
11-16-2011, 11:50 PM
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I'm on the fence about this and think the 996 motors are not the strongest Porsche have produced. I have an '02 996 with 77k miles and have been doing DEs with it since 2009. It has the X51 oil pan, X74 suspension and has been running on RA1s for the last year.
Just started having intermitted low oil pressure warnings and found 1/2" to 1/4" aluminum pieces in the sump. Suspect its a broken lifter carrier that's the problem. In any event, I'm looking at a rebuild (hopefully not a $17k reman motor from Porsche), but we'll see. I know two other well maintained 996s running in intermediate DE run groups that have had blown engines in my PCA region this year alone.
Just started having intermitted low oil pressure warnings and found 1/2" to 1/4" aluminum pieces in the sump. Suspect its a broken lifter carrier that's the problem. In any event, I'm looking at a rebuild (hopefully not a $17k reman motor from Porsche), but we'll see. I know two other well maintained 996s running in intermediate DE run groups that have had blown engines in my PCA region this year alone.
Please don't tell Justin, but I tend to drive the whee out of my cars. (Oops!
)There is a car that is laid out almost identically to the 944 (so I would understand its handling dynamics) has 400 hp, and can be had for about my $25K budget. But it bears a name I dare not say on this board.
11-17-2011, 12:27 AM
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JR - My winter project to install the JRZ with 500/700 springs I got from you before buying the GT3. I wanted to drive the car a bit so I can feel the difference. Surely getting lots of wheel lift and can tell it needs more spring. I think those stock dampers are pretty much toast as well.
What did you think of Thunderhill? Sorry I couldn't get up there. Damn project in the way to get out of the ground so we have winter work, but that's a good thing.
Eric
What did you think of Thunderhill? Sorry I couldn't get up there. Damn project in the way to get out of the ground so we have winter work, but that's a good thing.
Eric
That's right, you have some new body parts. Got new pics?
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season....
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season....
11-17-2011, 12:42 AM
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"That's right, you have some new body parts. Got new pics?
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season...."
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Where you lead I will (likely) follow- so let me know how the 800's work.
My concern is at Road Atl I have to deal with this every 1:34 or so.
Then there's Sebring
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season...."
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Where you lead I will (likely) follow- so let me know how the 800's work.
My concern is at Road Atl I have to deal with this every 1:34 or so.
Then there's Sebring
11-17-2011, 09:19 AM
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"That's right, you have some new body parts. Got new pics?
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season...."
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Where you lead I will (likely) follow- so let me know how the 800's work.
My concern is at Road Atl I have to deal with this every 1:34 or so.
Then there's Sebring
I run 500/700 springs and occasionally can lift a front tire. If that's not common, and it shouldn't be now that you've dropped 150+ lbs., then I wouldn't be concerned. On the other hand, if you can't keep the inside front wheel down in hard cornering I'd considering bumping the rear springs rates up 100lbs or so. I'm planning on trying that myself this coming off season...."
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Where you lead I will (likely) follow- so let me know how the 800's work.
My concern is at Road Atl I have to deal with this every 1:34 or so.
Then there's Sebring
